Trauma-Informed School-Based Mental Health Clinician

Africentric Personal Development Shop, Inc.; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Africentric Personal Development Shop, Inc. seeks a Mental Health Clinician to deliver school-based and community mental health services to diverse clients.

You will conduct assessments, develop treatment plans, and provide individual and group counseling using evidence-based practices. Collaboration with schools, families, and partner organizations is essential to support academic success and emotional well-being.

Qualifications

• Master of Social Work (MSW) from a CSWE-accredited program or a CACREP-accredited clinical mental health counseling master's.
• Valid Ohio license through CSWMFT Board: LSW or LISW OR LPC or LPCC.
• Eligible for or holding Ohio Department of Education Five-Year Pupil Services License/Registration (School Social Work).
• Experience with children, adolescents, families, or justice-involved individuals.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and clinical documentation skills.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed care, culturally responsive practices, and integrated support systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct social-emotional and behavioral health services to students via individual and group interventions.
• Conduct assessments and develop intervention and support plans.
• Collaborate with teachers, school staff, and families to create supportive learning environments.
• Participate in crisis intervention, case management, and referrals to resources.
• Support attendance, retention, and academic success through advocacy and resource coordination.
• Develop and implement IEPs and 504 Plans where appropriate.
• Maintain confidential student records complying with district, state, and federal requirements.
• Provide consultation and training on social-emotional learning, trauma-informed care, and behavioral interventions.
• Maintain required productivity levels and complete documentation within timeframes.
• Participate in supervision, staff meetings, and committees.

Skills

Strong communication

Collaboration

Clinical documentation

Trauma-informed care

Culturally responsive practices

Time management

Independent work

Education

MSW from CSWE-accredited program

Master's in CACREP-accredited clinical mental health counseling / rehabilitation counseling / addiction counseling

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Africentric Personal Development Shop, Inc. seeks a Mental Health Clinician to deliver school-based and community mental health services to diverse clients.

You will conduct assessments, develop treatment plans, and provide individual and group counseling using evidence-based practices. Collaboration with schools, families, and partner organizations is essential to support academic success and emotional well-being.